Exotic Wood - Bloodwood

Exotic Wood - Bloodwood

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Bloodwood


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Botanical Name
Brosimum Rubescens

Other Names
Muirapiranga, Satine Rubane, Cardinal Wood

Mechanical Properties
High bending and crushing strength. Medium stiffness and resistence to shock, but tends to splinter. Low steam bending characteristics.

Working Properties
Although hard and tough, it works easily with hand and power tools. May need pre-drilling for nailing. Holds screws well. Glues, stains and polishes to a very good finish.

Durabilty
Durable and very resistent to preservative treatment.

Seasoning
Dries slowly without much degredation. Small movement.

Uses
Cabinetmaking, furniture, decorative inlay, marquetry work, fancy boxes, turning, veneers.

Comments
Ages to a deep brown color. Lacquer extends aging to help preserve red color.

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DETAILS

Sold by the Square Foot:

1/4'' Thick   details

3/8'' Thick   details

Sold by the Linear Inch:

1-3/4'' width, 1/2'' thickness   details

1-3/4'' width, 3/4'' thickness   details

1-3/4'' width, 1-3/4'' thickness   details

2-3/4'' width, 1/2'' thickness   details

2-3/4'' width, 3/4'' thickness   details

2-3/4'' width, 1-3/4'' thickness   details

3-3/4'' width, 1/2'' thickness   details

3-3/4'' width, 3/4'' thickness   details

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4-3/4'' width, 1/2'' thickness   details

4-3/4'' width, 3/4'' thickness   details

4-3/4'' width, 1-3/4'' thickness   details

5-3/4'' width, 1/2'' thickness   details

5-3/4'' width, 3/4'' thickness   details

5-3/4'' width, 1-3/4'' thickness   details

Available Species
African Padauk
Bloodwood
Bubinga
Bucote
Cannarywood
Cocobolo
Ebony
Lacewood
Mahogany
Purpleheart
Rosewood
Teak
Wenge
Zebrawood


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